In A Wisp Of Hair, I Am There
by Susan Thom(42)http://onsuchthings.com
Life can be a lonely place to be at times. Situations happen, and we find ourselves alone and clueless as to what to do, or how to stop feeling depressing emotions. We try all the usual things to distract us. We try to get engrossed in a good book, but find our minds wandering and not focusing. We take a nice warm bath but the good feeling only lasts as long as the water stays warm. Once we get out, here come those feelings again.
The same may be true while eating our delicious hot fudge sundae, in an attempt to feel better. Once the bowl is empty, then what? A nice, refreshing walk? A few phone calls to friends. Writing an article or two? E mailing friends and family? Doing laundry, cleaning the house, running errands, and once all is done, what do we do to remove the negative thoughts still trolling around in our brain? We can only sleep so much, and we easily slip into a pattern of sleeping during the day, and being awake all night. Not a good thing.
There is however, one process I have come to embrace: God is with me at all times, guiding me, never letting me fall, just allowing me to trip once in a while in order to learn a better way. Sometimes, I simply talk with Him and ask for His guidance and support. That always helps. And then there are times where I am so distraught, a good cry and begging for him to listen to my pleas, releases a lot of stress and fear. I feel He is there for me, in my mind, heart, soul, and even in a wisp of hair, He is there.
I feel engulfed in His presence, and I no longer feel so alone. My confusion starts to break apart into sound judgments. My strength of character returns. I feel hopeful for the moment, the day, and the future. I remember what it’s like to feel whole. This, to me, means to feel at peace from within, and I can use that energy to create goodness and positivity. I can be useful in this world of 6 billion. Maybe not with my body, but with my mind, in my writing.
When worries take over daydreams, He is there. When good news happens, He is there to rejoice with me and to support me in my joy. When bad things happen; sad and painful situations and circumstances, He is there to take some of the weight off my shoulders. When the tears won’t stop coming, and they overcome my body, He is there to comfort me and to remind me that I am going through a learning stage, and this too, shall pass.
When I have to deal with people who are ignorant, but pretend to be smart, I pray to God to not let them offend me, and it works, they don’t. When I thank God for all the blessings I have, He hears me, He is there. When I pray for patience, it helps, I let go and take things easier. When I sit still and feel His presence, I remember, " In the wisp of a hair, I am There. "
Article submitted Wednesday, August 05, 2009 & read 261 times.
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